Differentiate between luminous and non-luminous objects.

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Luminous object Non-luminous object
An object that creates its own light either naturally or arificially is called a luminous object. Non-lumous object cannot create their own light.
Example of a luminous object is the sun. Example of a non-luminous object is the moon.

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(b) What is meant by a non-luminous object? Name two non-luminous objects.

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Luminous object	Non-luminous object
An object that creates its own light either naturally or arificially is called a luminous object.	Non-lumous object cannot create their own light.
Example of a luminous object is the sun.	Example of a non-luminous object is the moon.